GLA appoints new chief executive

Ian Livsey​ has been appointed the new chief executive of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).

He brings a wealth of experience from his previous role in regulation, inspection and enforcement of national standards in both the private and public sector. Prior to becoming chief executive, Livsey was executive chairman of TrustMark - the government scheme which helps people to find reputable firms for repairs and maintenance of their homes by licensing reputable traders. He will take up his post on November 1.

Ian said: “I am delighted to be taking up this post and I am looking forward to the challenges that it will bring. I intend to build on the excellent start that the GLA has made in licensing labour providers and I am determined to deal with those labour providers who choose to operate outside the law. We cannot accept that these unlicensed gangmasters continue to operate and continue to exploit workers. My mission will be to stop them.“

GLA Chairman Paul Whitehouse said: “This is an excellent appointment. Ian’s track record in consumer protection makes him the ideal candidate for this role and I am confident that we can work together to drive out the rogues who continue to exploit the most vulnerable in the workforce.”